The Opportunity The Innovation Boost Zone is looking for a
Lab2Market Learning and Recruitment Specialist to join the team! In this role, you will be responsible for performing environmental scans, researching developments and best practices in the field of engineering innovation, entrepreneurship, as well as commercialization of research ideas. You will also develop new programming & program content and deliver professional learning sessions and workshops to students and members.
Responsibilities will also include:
- Providing specialized advice and detailed program related information to prospective students, program applicants and the public.
- Actively promoting the program(s) and services offered by the faculty and liaises with various staff and departments on admissions related matters and program promotional activities.
- Reviewing, analyzing and recommending enhancements to program policies, processes and promotional initiatives.
- Providing analytical, administrative and logistical support for activities and events in the recruitment and promotion of the program.
QualificationsTo help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:
- Completion of a post graduate master's degree program in entrepreneurship and or innovation, technology management or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in engineering business start-up, in a liaison, student advising, student recruitment or admissions type role.
- Experience with public speaking, event planning and program development in a lead role.
- Relevant administrative experience within a post-secondary environment is required with exposure to admissions policies and practices.
- Experience in professionally monitoring and updating social media accounts and websites.
- Strong administrative, time management and organizational skills.
- Availability to be on campus two days per week (can change depending on operational requirements).
Additional Information (OPSEU) Position Number 20003110
Reports To Director, New Programs & Strategic Initiatives, IBZ
Department Innovation Boost Zone (IBZ), Office of the Dean, FEAS
Employee Group OPSEU
Vacancy Type Term
This is a current vacancy
Work Location Hybrid
Start Date ASAP
End Date August 31, 2027
Hours of Work 36.25
Grade 13
Salary Scale $88,420.35 - $112,008.23
Posting Date September 11, 2026
Application Close Date September 25, 2026
- Qualified OPSEU candidates will be considered before members of other employee groups.
- Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.
- Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University's sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
- As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
- Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
- We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
